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The earth's core, consisting largely of iron, helps balance our spinning planet. On the other hand, the core of too many of today's prominent political leaders consists almost entirely of unintended irony, which tends to make them go all wobbly on their political stands. This might be comical were it not so destructive for our nation.
The disuniting of America
Thursday, December 29, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
The Bible doesn't say that money is the root of all evil – rather, it condemns the love of money.
Today, that insidious love (taking the form of greed and excess)... [read more]
Last minute shopping
Friday, December 23, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Are you one of those 11th-hour shoppers who's only now realizing that Christmas is this weekend?
Well, don't panic, for Jim "The Elf" Hightower is here to help. All you... [read more]
The sad saga of the superrich
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
It's at this time of the year that generous, big-hearted Americans reach out to aid the less fortunate among us – like those who've recently been knocked down by the recession and seen their incomes... [read more]
It's hell out there for luxury shoppers
Friday, December 16, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
They say the early bird gets the worm, which is fine with me, because I really don't want a worm.
I did, however, want one of those Ferrari FFs that Neiman... [read more]
Some people have all the luck
Monday, December 5, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Ah, tis the season for heart tugging stories – such as underdogs winning one for a change, or some have-nots finally getting a lucky break.
So get out your hankies... [read more]
How the 1% can camp out with the 99%
Friday, December 2, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Perhaps you're part of Wall Street's richest one-percent, yet, deep in the deepest part of your hedge-fund heart, you secretly support the "We Are the 99%" people. Taking a big step even further, you might... [read more]
Where you can see America Bifurcate
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
The rich, as F. Scott Fitzgerald put it, "are different than you and me."
If you doubt it, go shopping. Specifically, make two outings into the wonderful world of retail.... [read more]
Paulson's plaintive plea
Monday, November 28, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Who's the most befuddled Wall Streeter of all? The richest guy on the Street.
In assessing the spreading public protest against the rampaging greed of today's financial elite, John Paulson turns... [read more]
Obama Stands up, knocks GOP down
Monday, September 26, 2011 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Wow – someone must've slipped a dose of special Viagra to Barack Obama, for his backbone has suddenly stiffened!
Finally showing a bit of real populist fervor, the President drew a... [read more]
Shoveling America's wealth to the top
As an old country saying puts it, "Money is like manure – it does no good unless you spread it around."
Yet, America's corporate and political leaders have intentionally been... [read more]